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51ԹϺ– Uniting Swiss living in Brazil

Would you like to get in touch with other Swiss in Brazil? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swiss compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swiss expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020stronglyu0020urbanizedu0020southu002Deast?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Brazil or are still living in Switzerland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺBrazil offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Swiss expats in Brazil, coming from all corners of Switzerland - from Geneva, over Zurich to Bern.

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Francois Bertrand

Francois Bertrand

What a thrilling city São Paulo is. With a great international expat community that keeps in touch on InterNations.

Elin Gustavson

Elin Gustavson

As I already met several expat women on 51ԹϺonline, it was great to meet offline and get to know each other in real life.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Swiss at our events in Brazil

Attend our monthly events and activities for Swiss expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

51ԹϺ São Paulo Official Event - CHRISTMAS PARTY 🎄
🌟 Let's Celebrate the End of a Wonderful Year: Final Friends Happy Hour of 2025 🥂 As 2025 draws to a close, let's gather one last time to toast to the memories we’ve made, the laughter we’ve shared, and the friendship that has carried us through another amazing year ❤️ This is more than just a
🌟 Let's Celebrate the End of a Wonderful Year: Final Friends Happy Hour of 2025 🥂 As 2025 draws to a close, let's gather one last time to toast to the memories we’ve made, the laughter we’ve shared, and the friendship that has carried us through another amazing year ❤️ This is more than just a
🎤 Frank Sinatra Tribute With Mark Lambert! 🎶
🎤 Frank Sinatra Tribute With Mark Lambert! 🎶
On December 18, the American singer and guitarist MARK LAMBERT brings his elegant Tribute to Frank Sinatra to Blue Note Rio! The repertoire will feature great classics such as: ✨ Fly Me to the Moon ✨ The Summer Wind ✨ New York, New York ✨ My Way …and many more! Mark will be joined by an outstandin
On December 18, the American singer and guitarist MARK LAMBERT brings his elegant Tribute to Frank Sinatra to Blue Note Rio! The repertoire will feature great classics such as: ✨ Fly Me to the Moon ✨ The Summer Wind ✨ New York, New York ✨ My Way …and many more! Mark will be joined by an outstandin
Marvio Ciribelli Invites Tom Bergeron and Mylena Ciribelli
You can't miss this rare evening: the meeting of two brilliant musicians on the same stage: Marvio Ciribelli, pianist and composer who has performed at the world's biggest jazz festivals, and Tom Bergeron, American saxophonist who has played with legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Natalie Cole. Acc
You can't miss this rare evening: the meeting of two brilliant musicians on the same stage: Marvio Ciribelli, pianist and composer who has performed at the world's biggest jazz festivals, and Tom Bergeron, American saxophonist who has played with legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Natalie Cole. Acc
51ԹϺSP Sunday Connections in a Green Oasis
51ԹϺSP Sunday Connections in a Green Oasis
🌿 Sunday Meetup at Botanikafé Jardins Join us for a relaxing Sunday evening surrounded by greenery, good food, and great conversation at Botanikafé Jardins — one of São Paulo’s most charming cafés, filled with plants and cozy atmosphere. 🌱☕ We’ll enjoy delicious dishes, refreshing drinks, and th
🌿 Sunday Meetup at Botanikafé Jardins Join us for a relaxing Sunday evening surrounded by greenery, good food, and great conversation at Botanikafé Jardins — one of São Paulo’s most charming cafés, filled with plants and cozy atmosphere. 🌱☕ We’ll enjoy delicious dishes, refreshing drinks, and th

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Why Swiss expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Swiss members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
French language and culture Group
French language and culture Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Veggie Cuisine Group
Veggie Cuisine Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Brazil from Swiss Expats

Of course, expat living in Brazil is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swiss is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Brazilian way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Swiss in Brazil, residing in Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swiss in São Paulo or Swiss in Rio de Janeiro.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swiss food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Brazilian 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Switzerland in Brazil.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Brazil Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get rösti in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Brazil to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swiss embassy.

From the strongly urbanized south-east to the Federal District, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swiss expats in Brazil.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swiss in Brazil

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Brazil. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Brazilian feijoada, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brasilia’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Sampa's cosmopolitan Centro Histórico as well as other beautiful landmarks in Brazil.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Switzerland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni from our Swiss living in Brazil!

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